Free - Chain-less Foundation Headband Pattern

I find that many crocheters aren't familiar with a chain-less foundations. I think that it's a great technique especially for headbands. What the chain-less foundation stitch provides is a little extra stretch that a traditional chain doesn't. it's great for things that have to pulled over your head like sweaters, shirts, or ponchos. Here is a fabulous video from one of my favorite crochet blogs- The Art of Crochet by Teresa! Her videos and tutorials are all top notch and I recommend her to any one learning to crochet.









The easiest project to learn this stitch is a simple headband. It can be made any size using any yarn and appropriate hook 


Materials I'll be using:


Worsted Weight yarn acrylic or cotton (4) - I love this yarn by Hobby Lobby 
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle


General sizing: When measuring measure how you would normally wear a headband not like you would  a hat or cap. It tends to be a little larger than a hat measurement but not by too much. 


Newborn -- 13" 
0-3 months -- 14-15" 
3-6 months -- 15-17" 
6-12 months -- 16-19" 
Toddler (1-3 yrs) -- 18-20" 
Child (4-10 yrs) -- 19-22" 
Adult -- 21-24"


Headband Pattern: 


Do the Chain-less foundation until it's the length you need (un-stretched), join to form a circle, weave in ends. 


Note: I find that this technique will give you about 2 inches of extra stretch. 


Then you can add a crochet flower or any applique you choose like my owl. When you sew on the applique put it in the spot where you joined. It will hide the seam :)


Here are a few I've made and sell in my shop! 

You can also do sc and dc chain-less foundations for a thinner or thicker headband. More videos for these can be found on Teresa's blog. Try them all and see how you can use them in your next projects! 

I hope you are able to learn a new not so well known technique! Feel free to share you projects with me! I love to see what you do! 

I hope you love it as much as I do.  If you do sell items made from this pattern I just ask that you link back to me :)

Enjoy! 


Elisabeth

New year creations

While I'm on a break from school for a few more weeks I've been trying to get our new design ideas for the upcoming months. I'm sure I'll have more but here is what I've made up so far! I'm in "LOVE" with some of these already and I'm sure you'll "Hop" with joy! :)

New- Sweethearts beanie 

Red White Polka dot Bucket hat

Sweet heart Owl hat with optional bow

Pink Slouchy beret 

New- Bunny Beanie

Duck Newsboycap

Swirl beanie with scalloped edge in Brown, pink and White with flower.

All these hats can be made in anysize Newborn to Men/Womens. They'll be in my shops very soon! I hope you love these as much as I do! New bows and clips will be out soon too!

Overstock Sale!!!

I've got baskets of items that must go! Dresses, Hats, Clips, bows, for all ages! Over 50 items! Just come check it all out on Facebook! Prices are as marked and free shipping on these items only! These are practically steals!

Facebook Sale Album

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If you want to order anything just comment on the photos! Email me or use the contact tab. Then I'll email you a paypal invoice. Don't have paypal that fine because you can still pay securely with debit or credit card!